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The Times Square New Year's Eve ball is all set to make its 60-second descent down the 139-foot pole at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, to usher in 2026.The centerpiece of the annual Times Square countdown celebration, the new and updated Constellation Ball, with 5,280 Waterford crystals and LED light pucks, is the ninth and largest version of the New Year’s Eve sphere, according to a One Times Square news release.

No, the Times Square ball won't drop twice on NYE. Here's why.

Projections on the monument will run through Monday, depicting discovery, revolution, expansion and modern timesWATCH LIVE: America250 hosts New Year’s Eve art and light installation at Washington MonumentThe America250 event features a narrated projection program that appears at the top of each hour and runs approximately 20–25 minutes per cycle.

Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year

WASHINGTON -- Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labor market.U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 27 fell by 16,000 to 199,000 from the previous week’s 215,000, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. Analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet forecast 208,000 new applications.

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week

Tom Wait provides the latest in the ongoing coverage of three bodies that were discovered on Mt. Baldy on Monday after search and rescue crews were called to help a 19-year-old hiker who fell 500 feet down an embankment.

Hiking trails closed after search and rescue crews find three bodies on Mt. Baldy

As millions of Americans prepare to greet the New Year, they may find themselves in need of a few last-minute party favors, food or decor on New Year's Eve.Most stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some retailers are planning to close their doors early.

Is anything open on New Year's Eve 2025? See which stores are operating.

Kim Kardashian and her most recent ex-husband, Kanye West, reportedly spent Christmas 2025 together for the sake of their four kids.The Skims co-founder and the “All of the Lights” rapper were “cordial with each other” over the holidays last week and are peacefully co-parenting their children: North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6, sources told TMZ.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reunite for Christmas with their kids after bitter years-long feud: report

The changes come months after top Trump administration officials promised changes to the longstanding food assistance programs. At least 18 states will make changes in 2026, according to the USDA.Millions of SNAP recipients are about to face new limitations on what they can use the federal assistance program to buy, including bans on soda, energy drinks and candy, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Soda, candy cut for many SNAP users starting Jan. 1. What states are affected?

Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore face assault allegationsStefon Diggs due in court days before AFC championship gameCriminal defense attorney Josh Ritter joins 'Fox & Friends' to weigh in on the charges of assault and strangulation brought against New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs.Two members of the New England Patriots are eligible to play in what could be a top-seed clincher this weekend despite the heinous allegations made against them earlier this week.

Patriots stars eligible to help team clinch top seed in playoffs despite heinous allegations, NFL says

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Walt Disney World worker in Florida was injured while attempting to stop a large runaway prop boulder from rolling into seated spectators at the Indiana Jones live show.The worker at the “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular” at the Disney’s Hollywood Studios park was knocked to the ground by the 400-pound (181-kilogram) prop boulder after it moved off its track on Tuesday and started rolling toward audience members.

Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show

Figure represents significant expansion on earlier estimates as effort draws resources away from other DoJ casesThe US justice department is believed to be reviewing more than 5m pages of documents relating to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein – an effort that is drawing resources away from existing cases, according to the New York Times.

US justice department reportedly reviewing more than 5m pages of Epstein files

Latest posts by Jennifer Havener (see all)A country music star’s son opened up about a recent health scare that left them hospitalized amid a serious health condition. Keep reading to find out what’s going on.Country Star’s Son Hospitalized, Lifted Up In Prayer For Serious Condition

Country Star’s Son Hospitalized, Lifted Up In Prayer For Health Crisis

Actor's final role was in Netflix's 'The Residence', with voice work in upcoming Pixar film 'Hoppers' set for 2026 releaseFox News Flash top entertainment headlines of December 30Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here."The Wire" star Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died.

Isiah Whitlock Jr dies at 71 after decades-long career spanning 'The Wire', 'Veep' and Spike Lee films

In Arlington, Texas, a homeowner was just settling in the for evening on Sunday when they heard something strange going on outside.Seconds later, they were on the phone with police when they realized what a woman was doing down the street, but it only got worse when their front door opened.

Mom Going To Jail After Neighbor Spotted What She Did Outside To Her Baby

The Fever star explains why Drake Maye and New England won her overJanuary football usually means one thing for Caitlin Clark: Kansas City. Red jerseys, Arrowhead Stadium, and playoff runs that feel almost automatic. But this year is different. For the first time since 2014, the Chiefs are not part of the postseason picture, and the NFL landscape suddenly feels wide open.

Caitlin Clark reveals surprising Super Bowl pick despite Chiefs missing playoffs

Donald Trump's favorability has plummeted in New York state according to polling data discussed by CNN analyst Harry Enten, who said the President is like a 'garbage dump'CNN came to a standstill after Donald Trump was dealt a crushing blow over his polling numbers in New York state.

CNN grinds to a halt to deliver 'crushing' announcement about Donald Trump

At least one person died in the accident on North Central Expressway early Wednesday.A fatal crash early Wednesday shut down all northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 75 at the Interstate 635 interchange, snarling traffic during the morning commute, according to authorities.The closure was first reported before 5:30 a.m., when police responded to major accident on the northbound side of the expressway near Midpark Road.

All northbound lanes of US 75 shut down after fatal crash near I-635

If Your Mother Said These 13 Things, She’s Likely Not a Good PersonWords carry weight, especially when they come from someone who raised you.Some phrases can leave emotional scars that last a lifetime, shaping how you see yourself and the world around you.

If Your Mother Said These 13 Things, She’s Likely Not a Good Person

“Why didn’t they just climb out, turn on the Autopilot and go down to Charlotte?”On December 18, seven lives were lost. A private Cessna Citation 550 lifted off from Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina just after 10:15 a.m. It was in trouble almost immediately.

‘Wrestling the Airplane’ – Pro Pilot Says Cessna C550 in Fatal Greg Biffle Crash Has ‘Known Issues,’ But New Co-Pilot Audio ‘Changes Things’

Excessive speed may have been a factor in the crash, according to authoritiesNEED TO KNOWThree teenagers have died after a crash in Pompano Beach, Fla., on Dec. 29, according to authoritiesThe victims have been identified as 18-year-old driver Richard Manuel Alcocer and passengers Miguel Montez, 16, and Ruben Baltazar, 15

3 Teens Who Were 'Always Together' Killed in Crash. Their Families Found Out After Phone Notification

Inside The Arctic BoreholeBeneath a quiet stretch of Arctic land lies a scientific effort that pushed technology to its breaking point. The Kola Superdeep Borehole exposed unexpected heat and geological surprises that challenged decades of assumptions, leaving behind unanswered questions.A Hole That Fascinated Scientists And The Public

Russia wanted to say they dug the deepest hole ever, and they changed earth science forever in the process.

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President Donald Trump said on social media Wednesday that he is removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland.“We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again — Only a question of time!” Trump said in a Truth Social post.

Trump says he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that President Donald Trump was responsible for the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and staunchly defended his efforts to prosecute the president, according to a newly released transcript of his testimony to the House Judiciary Committee."Our view of the evidence was that he caused it and that he exploited it and that it was foreseeable to him," Smith said of Trump's alleged culpability for the Capitol riot.

Trump 'caused' Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Jack Smith testified to Congress

You may only have about 20 minutes with your doctor at your next visit, based on the average length of primary care appointments. And typically, you’ll discuss four or more health conditions with your doctor during this time.That’s a lot of details to cover in less than half an hour, so it’s vital to make the most of the little time you have.

8 Questions Your Doctor Wants You to Ask at Each Visit

When you're grabbing a bottle of Coca-Cola during a grocery run, you're likely not paying any attention to the color of the bottle's lid. Because why would you? It turns out that for soda lovers, there's a very specific reason why the color of your Coca-Cola bottle top matters, especially this time of year.

People Are Scrambling To Find Coca-Cola Bottles With Yellow Lids—Here's Why

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Skywatchers are set for a double helping of celestial sights on Saturday, Jan. 3, when the rise of the first full moon of 2026 will be followed shortly by the peak of one of the strongest meteor showers of the year.

Quadrantid meteor shower peaks this week: How to see the first 'shooting' stars of the year

Thanks to a tracker, the new owner noticed a random driver taking it home. Turns out they were the actual owner.Buying a dream car is usually an incredible rush. After weeks, months, or even years of poring over listings, the keys hit your palm.

Miami Florida Dealership Convinces Rare Jeep Buyer to Return to the Lot so They Could Steal It Back

Chief Justice John Roberts touted the independence of the federal judiciary as a “counter-majoritarian check” and urged Americans rattled by partisan politics to keep faith with the Constitution in an annual report Wednesday that steered clear of direct discussion of modern controversies.Focusing on the Declaration of Independence as the nation turns to its 250th anniversary, Roberts said the founders chafed at the crown’s control of colonial courts and “corrected this flaw” by setting up a judiciary that would operate without interference from the other branches.

Chief Justice John Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report

Officials are investigating a threat at the Kansas City International Airport in Missouri Wednesday, according to local news outlets citing a statement from the City of Kansas City.The city's department of aviation said in a statement to KCTV that they were responding along with the FBI to a potential threat.

FBI Investigates Threat at Kansas City International Airport: What We Know

Cheers to a new year!New Year’s Day in New York can often feel like a zombie apocalypse, with desolate, refuse-littered streets, half-dead pedestrians staggering about, and of course, shuttered stores for miles.In fact, many purveyors close their doors early the night before in preparation for the Times Square stampede, like something out of the “Purge” movies.

Here’s what’s open on New Year’s Day from CVS to Starbucks

Paola Ramos challenged neuroscientist Malcolm Collins on genetics, drawing mockery from Elon MuskUS birthrate falls to record low, sparking concerns'Fox & Friends Weekend' co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy discusses record-low birthrates in the U.S., Britain and Sweden.Elon Musk criticized MS NOW contributor Paola Ramos after going viral last week for a clip where she repeatedly denied that there are any genetic differences between groups of different ancestry.